Kenya signs $311m power deal
Kenya moves to ease electricity shortages with a $311 million agreement to expand high voltage power transmission infrastructure
BE OPEN Regional Art expands Western Africa stage
BE OPEN Regional Art has unveiled new partnerships to strengthen its Western Africa stage and expand support for emerging regional artists.
Sahel juntas eyed gains as Benin coup faltered, analysts say
Analysts say Sahel military rulers would have welcomed a successful Benin coup for coastal access, but no evidence shows they backed the failed attempt.
Border politics split families but shared bloodlines endure in Horn of Africa
Families divided by the Ethiopia Eritrea border recall brief reunions in 2018 as renewed political tensions threaten to once again overshadow shared history and blood ties.
Bodies in the canals: New probe links Burhan’s forces to ethnic killings
A cross-border investigation uncovers mass executions, canal dumping sites, and ethnically targeted attacks by forces aligned with Gen. al-Burhan during the campaign to retake Wad Madani
Burkina Faso says top militant commander killed in major operation
Burkina Faso’s army says it killed top militant commander Tal Bourima, known as Abdul Barli, during a major operation targeting armed groups across the country
M23 says it will quit seized Congo town after US pressure
Rwanda-backed M23 agrees to withdraw from Uvira after a US request amid stalled peace efforts
Flash floods kill dozens in Morocco’s Safi region
Flash floods caused by torrential rain have killed at least 37 people in Morocco’s Safi region, with dozens injured and homes inundated
French court jails DRC ex rebel leader for 30 years over war crimes
Former DRC rebel leader Roger Lumbala has been jailed for 30 years in France, marking a rare national court conviction over atrocities committed during the Second DRC War
Gunmen abduct worshippers during church service in central Nigeria
Gunmen abducted at least 13 people from a church in central Nigeria, underscoring the persistent threat posed by criminal gangs in rural communities
M23 says hundreds of Burundian soldiers captured in latest DRC offensive
The M23 movement claims hundreds of Burundian troops were captured in eastern DRC, warning it may push further south as violence escalates
ECOWAS warns of sanctions to protect Guinea-Bissau transition
ECOWAS warned it would impose targeted sanctions on those blocking Guinea-Bissau’s return to civilian rule as regional leaders met to address recent coup attempts.
UNICEF: Eastern Congo conflict displaces 100,000+ children
UNICEF says escalating fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced more than 100,000 children, with deaths rising and regional tensions deepening.
Winter cold claims nine African migrants near Morocco border
Nine African migrants died from exposure to freezing temperatures in a remote mountainous area near the Morocco Algeria border, prompting concern from rights groups.
Egypt unveils restored statues of Amenhotep III in Luxor
Egypt has unveiled two restored colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in Luxor, highlighting a decades-long archaeological effort aimed at reviving heritage and boosting tourism.
US warns Rwanda over M23’s seizure of key DRC city
The US accused Rwanda of violating a peace deal as M23 seized Uvira in eastern DRC, prompting warnings of regional conflict.
M23 pushes deeper into eastern DRC
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, seized key eastern DRC cities, prompting US warnings and UN concern over regional instability and humanitarian crises.
Citizens demand stability after Benin’s brief military upheaval
Hundreds of young people protested in Cotonou against last Sunday’s failed coup, calling for democracy, stability, and respect for elections.
Eritrea quits IGAD amid Ethiopia tensions
Eritrea has withdrawn from the East African regional bloc IGAD amid rising tensions with Ethiopia, prompting UN calls for renewed commitment to peace.
CAR voters head to polls in tense quadruple election
Central African Republic kicks off tense elections with Touadera seeking a third term amid opposition protests and ongoing security challenges.
M23 seizure of Uvira shatters Trump’s ‘historic’ Congo peace deal
Rebel capture of Uvira upends Trump’s Congo peace deal, sparks regional fears and renewed US-Rwanda tensions
Ghana deports Israelis after alleged mistreatment of its citizens
Ghana deports three Israelis after alleging mistreatment of its citizens in Tel Aviv
Guinea Bissau protesters reject coup
Protesters in Guinea Bissau denounce the coup and demand detainees’ release as Ecowas weighs action
Ghana influencer charged in $8m scam
A Ghanaian influencer is charged with an $8m romance scam targeting elderly Americans
Fuel tanker explosion kills at least eight in Cameroon’s southwest
A fuel tanker crash and explosion in southwest Cameroon kills at least eight and destroys homes
US says Rwanda is pushing region closer to war
US says Rwanda is fuelling conflict as M23 advances in eastern DRC, threatening regional stability
About 200 regional troops stay in Benin after failed coup
About 200 regional troops stay in Benin after a failed coup as Ecowas backs security operations